Schools in 95926 — Chico, California
95926 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.0 — 2.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 15.0 to 70.9, a 55.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95926 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sierra View Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 48.6% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95926 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95926 averages 20.8%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95926 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95926
Hidden gems: 7 schools in 95926 are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95926
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra View Elementary Chico Unified Building Momentum | 48.6% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Pleasant Valley High Chico Unified Strong All-Around | 31.9% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Chico High Chico Unified Building Momentum | 30.8% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Shasta Elementary Chico Unified Culture First | 29.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Hooker Oak Elementary Chico Unified On the Rise | 22.9% | Solid 50/100 |
| 6 | Emma Wilson Elementary Chico Unified Growth Engine | 19.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 7 | Marigold Elementary Chico Unified Growth Engine | 19.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 8 | Neal Dow Elementary Chico Unified Growth Engine | 25.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 9 | Bidwell Junior High Chico Unified On the Rise | 17.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 10 | Chico Junior High Chico Unified On the Rise | 18.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 11 | Citrus Avenue Elementary Chico Unified On the Rise | 8.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 12 | McManus (John A.) Elementary Chico Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 13 | Fair View High (Continuation) Chico Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 95926 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95926
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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